The number of people who are familiar with the problem of regular headaches of various localization and intensity only grows every year. Today, complaints that the head often hurts and presses on the eyes have become a commonplace.
A headache with marked pressure on the frontal, temporal, and eyes can be a symptom of a whole range of diseases, for example, problems with teeth, sinus inflammation, allergic manifestations, migraines, etc.
Features of headaches
There are many different causes that cause migraines and unpleasant pressure. Headache, usually as a result of excessive physical, mental or moral strain, with severe fatigue.
A feature of most headaches is their long-term nature. Often, it is not possible to reduce pressure on certain areas of the head and eye even after identifying the root cause of the disease state. For this reason, people who, by occupation, have to work under conditions of serious mental and mental stress, rarely manage to avoid the appearance of chronic headaches.
Be that as it may, the condition when the headache hurts and puts pressure on the eyes should not be ignored, letting everything go by itself, as over time this necessarily leads to the development of neurosis and depressive states, which are quite difficult to treat.
What is migraine?
Migraine is a form of headache, which is characterized by a rather vivid clinical picture. Among the typical symptoms that usually precede a migraine attack, it is worth highlighting:
- rolling nausea, vomiting reflexes, growing dizziness;
- speech impairment;
- numbness of the limbs;
- the appearance in the field of view of luminous colored objects;
- exacerbation of certain feelings, for example, smell, sound or perception of light;
In medical practice, the above manifestations are known by the definition of migraine aura. The complex
symptoms of migraine are supplemented by the fact that the head hurts and presses on the eyes, as well as unpleasant sensations in the forehead and temples. People who are familiar with migraine attacks most often characterize their condition as unbearably painful and even painful.
Despite the fact that modern medicine has achieved significant success in the treatment of headaches, the main causes of migraine development are still not fully understood. However, it is well known that migraine is hereditary, and also manifests itself under the influence of a number of external negative factors.
Headache - what to drink?
With severe, regular headaches, experts often recommend taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, drugs containing ibuprofen. By the way, ibuprofen leads to a marked inhibition of symptoms and relieve headache attacks. With migraine, the effect of a substance on the body causes the removal of vomiting reflexes, the elimination of photosensitivity, nausea and general anxiety.
If we talk about traditional medicine, then painkillers come in first place. The list of drugs that are most effective in dealing with headaches can be advised by a specialist. Therefore, being in the search for optimal ways to quickly relieve pain, it is better not to engage in amateur performances and trust the recommendations of a doctor.
Painkillers - List
- The drug "Paracetamol" - is effective for mild to moderate headaches. Contraindication to use is a violation of the liver. It relieves pain well, but nausea acts as a common side effect.
- The medicine "Migrenol" is an excellent remedy for people who lose healthy sleep as a result of migraines and serious, prolonged headache attacks. It has its own analgesic effect, and also enhances the action of paracetamol, acting as a combined drug.
- The drug "Solpadein" contains the active substances caffeine and codeine, which significantly enhance the effect of taking simple analgesics. Along with the analgesic property, the drug is an excellent cough suppressant.
- Medication "Analgin" - has an enhanced analgesic effect. In addition to treatment for headaches, it is often used to increase body temperature and toothaches.
- "Tempalgin" is an antispasmodic drug that enhances the effect of metamizole sodium on the body , which allows you to remove the negative effect and consequences of pain syndromes.
What to do with a headache: general tips
Headaches can cause serious complications of overall well-being and a comfortable existence in general. Many people use specific methods to relieve pain in the head. In particular, to serve as a salvation when the head hurts and presses on the eyes, you can take a contrast shower, a wet towel on your forehead, rest in a special pose. However, despite the proven nature of these methods, not everyone can help them. Therefore, along with taking medications, you must find your own methods that can reduce the manifestations of pain.
Currently, there are a sufficient number of drugs that eliminate pain in the head within a few minutes. Therefore, with the regular, systematic nature of headaches, it is recommended to consult a professional osteopath. It is likely that the doctor will be able to identify the root cause of headaches, after which the appropriate drugs will be prescribed.